Terry Elson, 78 of Bellaire, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He was born September 1, 1942 in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Willard “Shott” Elson and Helen Myers Elson.
Terry was retired from the Consol Number 4 Mine in Clarington, Ohio and then went on to receive a degree in Building Preservation and Restoration at the age of 59 and a US Army veteran.
In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his wife Susan Snodgrass Elson in 2008 and an infant daughter.
Surviving are one son, David (Rose) Elson of Hamilton, Ohio and one daughter, Ann (Bill Bellville) of Bellaire, Ohio, one granddaughter, Tiffany (Jay Werts) Elson and great grandson, Grayson Elson. Also two sisters, Becky Ernest of Shadyside, Ohio and Barbara Kish of St. Clairsville, Ohio and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, close friends and his best buddy Harriet.
Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire, Ohio on Thursday from 4 to 8 pm and Friday from 10 am until time of services at 11 am with Rev. David M. Demarest officiating.
Interment in the Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery St. Clairsville, Ohio with Full Military Honors by the Belmont County Veterans Association.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Shelter or Valley Hospice, Inc.by going to TMCFunding.com.
thoughts, prayers, and condolences or family- terry was a good man and classmate- god bless all.
Condolences for all of the family of Terry. Praying God will bring you comfort and strength. This affects me deeply and creates so much sadness. Wish we could be there with you, Barb. Continually, thinking of you. Much Love❤️
David & Ann: Your Father was always such a nice man. Remembering when we all lived by each other up on North Guernsey St. He was always kind, helpful and a great neighbor….my condolences to you both and the entire family.
To Terry’s family – very sorry to hear about Terry’s death. RIP – A Quarto #4 brother
Sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of Terry at the Bellaire Christian Church. Praying for strength for Barb and Becky and the Family during this difficult time
So sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of Terry, Barb and Becky at the Bellaire Christian Church. Praying for your strength during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a very sweet man.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Terry V. Elson, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army Veteran, Terry V. Elson, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
So very sorry for your loss Ann & David
So many great memories of Terry. So sorry for your loss but I know Susan was waiting for him.